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Indian Music Appreciation Course

,Frobisher Rooms
Harmeet Virdee teaching a class with his sitar

Delve into the Indian musical tradition with this one day course – the essential all-singing, all-dancing guide to everything you wanted to know about Indian classical music but were afraid to ask.

This course aims to demystify the traditions and the practices that are central to this most ancient and evolved of classical musical traditions. Aimed at complete beginners, it is also useful for those with some knowledge of Indian or European classical music.

Sukhdeep Dhanjal, a dynamic tabla teacher, starts the course with demystifying Indian rhythmic cycles known as talas. Harmeet Virdee, one of the UK’s finest sitar players, provides insights into raga music.

Presented by Darbar in partnership with Barbican

Schedule

10am Taal and the Tabla
11:30am break 
12noon Demystifying Ragas 
1pm lunch
2pm Stages of a concert performance 
3.30pm break 
4pm Listeners choice. An overview of the performers to support your learning and listening.

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Frobisher Rooms

Location
The Frobisher Rooms are located on Level 4 in the main Barbican building and can be accessed by lift or stairs from Level G. 

Address
Level 4,
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.